© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Thaler - Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg
1580 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Magdeburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg (1566-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#224786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
16-fold arms with central shield of Magdeburg, 3 helmets above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARCH. BRAN - DVX. PRVSSI.
Interesting fact
The 1 Thaler coin from the Archbishopric of Magdeburg, minted in 1580 during the reign of Joachim Frederick of Brandenburg, was made of silver, but it also contains a unique feature - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin to signify that it had been tested for its purity and weight, ensuring that it met the standards of the time. This feature is known as a "test cut" and was a common practice in the minting of coins during that era.
